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The Shape of Trust (A Stand By Me Novel Book 5) by Brinda Berry – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Shape of Trust (Stand By Me, #5)The Shape of Trust by Brinda Berry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Shape of Trust (a Stand By Me novel Book 5) by Brinda Berry​ is wonderfully sweet story. Brinda has done a great job of writing wonderful characters that take a hold on your heart. Her​ writing style is captivating and makes it one book you are unable to put down. It is a wonderful romance story that you can’t get enough of.

Lily is such a quirky character she will have you going through an array of emotions as we wade through her no so good life. That is until she meets someone who steals her heart but does he even notice her in that way? She is caring and most compassionate person, always looking out for others, but who looks out for her?

Web finds himself enamored with the new girl but all that needs to stay locked away as he is confronted with the biggest thing to ever happen to him. Something from his past, something he knew nothing about until now. Something that will forever change his life and now that he has it he will not let it go.

I really look forward to reading more in this series. I love it.

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Best Foot Forward (The Liberty Lawrence Series Book 1) by Bea Stevens – Review by Jenni Bishop

Best Foot ForwardBest Foot Forward by Bea Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Best Foot Forward (The Liberty Lawrence Series Book 1) Bea Stevens is a crazy and fun loving read that will have you laughing out loud at the utterly charming and a little crazy thinking Libby. The thoughts that go through her mind are wonderfully out there and kept me totally entertained and fully engrossed the whole way through. I have read the second book in the series, which totally enchanted me, so it was great to see where it began and I was glad to find that it is equally as delightful.

Libby is a klutz, wherever she goes mayhem follows. She is a lover of all things fashion and is an expert when it comes to shoes. When there is a theft at the hotel she works at, somehow she manages to be in the right place at the wrong time. Libby uses her detective skills to form her own idea on who the thief is, but is it right? Her highly entertaining shenanigans will delight you as she delves into things others prefer she wouldn’t.

Bea has a hit on her hands with this series and I can’t wait to read more on Miss Liberty Lawrence and her craziness.

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An Italian Adventure (The Italian Saga Book 1) by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Jenni Bishop

An Italian Adventure (The Italian Saga, #1)An Italian Adventure by Gaia B. Amman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An Italian Adventure (The Italian Saga Book 1) by Gaia B. Amman is a fun read and warms the heart. It is a coming of age story written as a memoir set in the 80’s. It shows the hopes and dreams, adventure and challenges these kids go through, lifetime bonds and friendships are formed in the most unlikely of times and places. The story is vivid and has you imagining their lives right along with them. Some times are not so good and sad but the journey they take is touching and will make you feel warm and fuzzy.

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Perilous Confessions (The Possession Chronicles Book 1) by Carrie Dalby – Review by Jenni Bishop

Perilous Confessions (The Possession Chronicles Book 1)Perilous Confessions by Carrie Dalby
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Perilous Confessions (The Possession Chronicles Book 1) by Carrie Dalby​ is well written and is a historical romance. It is a story where women are still chaperoned anything to do with romance is considered scandalous. The main characters relationship is complex and laden with improprieties. It is a love so strong that it will destroy souls but the actions of the men in this story leave me wanting to smack each and every one of them. I am not a fan of historical romances but this one was ok.

Lucy has found the love of her life and for love there are a lot of things she is willing to leave in the past but ultimately it is that past that will make her rethink what she needs and wants.

Alex has been raised to be a certain way but he found the love of his life and treasures her for eternity but certain vices that keep coming back to haunt him will be his undoing. For all Alex’s faults he had me hoping against hope that he would get his HEA.

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Caught in Cross Seas (The Caught Series book 1) by Sharleen Scott – Review by Jenni Bishop

Caught in Cross SeasCaught in Cross Seas by Sharleen Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caught in Cross Seas (The Caught Series book 1) by Sharleen Scott​ is well written and wonderfully developed characters that you become fully invested in. There is a lot happening in this book and the multi faceted plots are carefully woven to bring this story together and to make it engrossing and intriguing and one that draws you in. The mystery and drama, subtle clues and manipulation, suspense and action doesn’t leave us wanting. The easy flow of the story keeps you hooked. The emotions the story evoke run rampant as you try to piece it all together.

Harlie is the sweetest woman in town. Everybody loves her and she would give you anything just to make sure you are ok.

Clay has followed the clues and finds himself in yet another town looking for a ghost. What he finds is more than he can cope with. What he finds is lies and deceit. What he finds is more than he thought he needed. But what he needs is something he left behind. I really enjoyed this story and can not wait to read book 2.

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Stone Sober: (A Hawke Family Novel) (The Hawke Family Book 3) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Jenni Bishop

Stone Sober (Hawke Family #3)Stone Sober by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stone Sober: (A Hawke Family Novel) (The Hawke Family Book 3) Gwyn McNamee was not what I expected, it was better. Gwyn is a great story teller and this is one of my favourite series. I have loved the other two books in the series but this is my favourite so far, they just keep getting better and better, if that is even a possibility. Gwyn weaves lots of twists and turns that will have your heart pumping and emotions running all over the place. There are laughter and tears, sorrow and doubt, confusion and heartache, love and heartbreak and that is just naming a few. It is a little dark as well and that just adds to the excitement, drama and thrills.

Stone is the baby of the family and has just returned home but he is not so sure that is a good thing. He has a secret that only one other person knows, a secret that has led him down the wrong path, a secret that he uses vices to try to escape from. Now he has found a new vice and knows he needs to stay away or ruin a beautiful thing.

Nora is smart and sexy and turned away from a brilliant career to strip but no one knows her reasons and no one understands but it is the perfect job, it is freeing and that is just what she needs for now. But when she finally finds out who hides in the corner, in the shadows her life will forever be changed.

Trust me this is an amazing story and you will not want to put it down. It is hot and dark and forbidden and oh so good.

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Tortured Skye: (A Hawke Family Novel) (The Hawke Family Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Jenni Bishop

Tortured Skye (Hawke Family, #2)Tortured Skye by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tortured Skye (Hawke Family Novels) is the second book in the series by Gwyn McNamee and is an erotic contemporary romance that will set you on fire. I love anything Gwyn writes and the Hawke Family series is fast becoming one of my favourites. The emotions that Gwyn instills in her stories has the ability to grab you from the very first page and keeps you titillated right until the very last word.

Skye Hawke has lost one half of herself and is still trying to comes to terms with it by hiding her pain behind her stubborn and hot headedness and down right rudeness. She also has a secret, a secret she has had since she was sixteen years old.

Gabe Anderson doesn’t do commitment, but now that he has noticed his best friends little sister is no longer little, he has more to lose which ever way he turns. Love the woman and lose the best friend or keep the best friend and lose the woman.

Gwyn McNamee is a must on everyone’s to READ list. I can’t wait to demolish her next book.

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Building Storm: (A Hawke Family Novel) (The Hawke Family Book 4) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Jenni Bishop

Building Storm: (A Hawke Family Novel) (The Hawke Family Book 4)Building Storm: (A Hawke Family Novel) by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Building Storm: (A Hawke Family Novel) (The Hawke Family Book 4) Gwyn McNamee just blew me out of the water. I thought Stone was my favourite and now Building Storm has surpassed my expectations. Gwyn is an amazing writer and and I always know I am in safe hands when I read one of her books. This story I devoured in one sitting, even though I had to get up for work the next day I absolutely could not set it aside. I was so wrapped up in the story time was gone before I even came up for air. Gwyn knows just the right ingredients to weave together to give you an experience you will not forget. Your heart will be pumping and jumping out of your chest and your emotions running all over the place. I felt as though I was the one in the story as I felt it all. I laughed, I cried and sobbed, my sorrow and love was real, my heart broke and at times I could not breathe.It is as beautiful as it is dark, it is as wonderful as it is sad and it is raw and powerful. The complexity of the characters and their lives and the plot is a work of art.

There will be no spoilers on this review as the story speaks for itself. There are a multiple of other books I can see from some of the other characters in this series and I really, really can not wait to see where Gwyn may take us.

This is the most amazing story that no one should miss. It is brilliant.

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Full Glasses and Burju Shoes by Blake Blessing – Review by Jenni Bishop

Full Glasses and Burju ShoesFull Glasses and Burju Shoes by Blake Blessing
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Full Glasses and Burju Shoes by Blake Blessing is a romance like no other. This is only the second book I have read by Blake but it is one that I really, really enjoyed. The story is engaging and enthralling and is so full of emotions that it really stirred me up and made my heartache. Having gone through PTSD I felt everything Emil and his war buddies were going through. There is a lot of turmoil that put me on edge and had my heart racing and I could not put it down. I read it all in one sitting. The characters are so raw and real and hurting and loving and scared. There was no way I could put it aside, I had to know now what was happening and felt like I needed to be there for the characters and I wanted to wrap them up in big hugs.

Emil has recently returned from being deployed overseas and is desperate to have a normal life but what is normal when you come home from war.

Perrin has known loss but she has never had to deal with anything like the god-like man who has gotten her offside from the get go.

OMG, there were many tears and some laughter but the lows felt like they kept on coming and it was one twist after the other. Blake has really impressed me with this story. I can not recommend this book enough!

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A Christmas Wish (A Manhattan Dream) by Engy Neville – Review by Jenni Bishop

A Christmas WishA Christmas Wish by Engy Neville
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Christmas Wish (A Manhattan Dream) by Engy Neville is the second book in the series and is an interesting read. It is a Christmas romance story that had all the right ingredients but I felt like there could be more. The story is sweet and entertaining but I struggled with Amy. At first I liked her but as the story went on, I thought she was a bit too self involved and I felt really frustrated with her, but she seemed to redeem herself towards the end. Likewise with the relationship between Amy and Richie, at times it didn’t seem like there was a true connection between them and I felt the romance was often missing.  Overall I get where the author was going but it didn’t quite hit the mark for me,  some things were overstated and others understated. I did however like the ending when a nemesis becomes a friend and love does find a way.

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Tapped (The Night Moves Series) by Tarrah Anders – Review by Jenni Bishop

TappedTapped by Tarrah Anders
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tapped (The Night Moves Series) by Tarrah Anders is the third book in the series and is just as fabulous as the first two. I get excited when I see Tarrah’s name, it means I have another book that I know I will love. She is great at what she does, and that is writing contemporary romance stories and characters that you fall in love with. Not only are the stories sexy, smoking hot and sizzling between the sheets. They are also fun and sweet and have me laughing out loud at the banter and wit.

Janae loves her friends, her job, but when an unexpected face turns up in her happy place, she gets the shock of her life.

Kai just wants a place to call home. So when he turns up to start his new job, he comes face to face with the one that got away.

Tapped is a quick and delightful second chance read, that had me enjoying each and every page as I know it will you. I can’t wait to see where Tarrah takes us to next.

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Bad Things Happen: Gripping Psychological Suspense (Ashes to Ashes Book 1) ​by Rowena Holloway – Review by Jenni Bishop

Bad Things Happen (Ashes to Ashes, #1)Bad Things Happen by Rowena Holloway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bad Things Happen: Gripping Psychological Suspense (Ashes to Ashes Book 1) ​by Rowena Holloway is full of dark secrets and fraught with danger. This psychological thriller will have you on the edge of your seat while the suspense keeps you on your toes. The story often goes back in time but does so little by little just giving you a hint of a little bit more until the whole truth is revealed and boy does it have some twists.

Charlotte Ashe is a weather girl working in London. When a hint of a story is thrown her way, little did she know that it would come with deadly consequences, secrets and lies, painful truths and so many cover ups that she would never be the same. With so many players uncovering the truth from the lies, before it’s too late may just be her undoing.

I look forward to see where the story goes next.

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Shadow’s Keep: A Novel by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Jenni Bishop

Shadow's Keep: A NovelShadow’s Keep: A Novel by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shadow’s Keep: A Novel by Meghan O’Flynn is a twisted and dark tale that Meghan is so good at writing. Shocking and chilling, thrilling and crazy town have a name and that it Meghan and her imagination. The vividness that is written is compelling and nightmare inducing but you can not stop this crazy ride, page after page is turned to find out what happens. Meghan cleverly infuses clues in her twists and turns that you don’t see until the explosive and shocking end, in fact you can never guess where the story is going so it certainly keeps you on your toes..

I recommend you read this book if you love a thriller that is dark and oh so twisted.

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The Way You Are (Carolina Connections Book 5) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Way You Are (The Carolina Connections, #5)The Way You Are by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Way You Are (Carolina Connections Book 5) by Sylvie Stewart ​is another remarkable story that is fun and captivating. It is a quick read that is an enthralling page turner and is told in several POV’s, which I love. It is a little quirky in its telling as is Sylvie’s way and her characters will find their way into your heart. The main characters are wonderfully cute as they dance around one another.

Brett is a gentleman who is sweet and adorable and every woman’s dream. Liv is a bad arse and far from shy, she loves what she does and those she is loyal to. Together they are hilarious and so so sexy mexy and hot, hot, hot, if only they can get on the same page.

This is an easy, light and fun read that absolutely needs to be on your read list.

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PLAYER (21st Century Courtesan Book 1) by Pamela DuMond – Review by Jenni Bishop

Player (21st Century Courtesan #1)Player by Pamela DuMond
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

PLAYER (21st Century Courtesan Book 1) by Pamela DuMond ​is bittersweet and an original story that is multi layered in its telling. There is lots of emotions, highs and lows and is complex and mysterious, as it is sexy and as suspenseful, as it is dramatic, and it is definitely captivating in its uniqueness.

Evies life has been plagued with mental health issues. Everything she has done is so she can take care of her family and that is why she is where she is today. She has a unique ability, that makes her highly sort after by the rich and famous but who is able to help her?

It is as beautiful as it is bittersweet. I am a definite Pamela DuMond fan after this read and there is so much more story to tell and I can not wait for the next book in the series.

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The Memory of Us by Lisa Sorbe – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Memory of UsThe Memory of Us by Lisa Sorbe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Memory of Us by Lisa Sorbe ​is a contemporary adult romance story that is raw and takes you on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. It is a story of love and loss, heartache and second chances. Of memories and what if’s, of looking for something that could only be found deep inside yourself. The characters are well developed and their lives will hit you right in the heart and have you falling in love with them. There are flashbacks to explain the back stories and how they got to where they are now. Lisa’s description of the town and its people is so vivid you can imagine it.

Elena is a successful lawyer and a killer in the courtroom and always keeps her emotions at bay. So when she returns home, years after she left, she is at a crossroad and struggling and until she really lets herself feel and work through her emotions and memories can she truly begin to live again.

It is a beautiful and bittersweet story that is a great read

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Heart of a Hunk: A Limited-Edition Collection of Bad Boy, Billionaire and Hunky Romance Heroes Anthology – Review by Jenni Bishop

Heart of a Hunk: A Limited-Edition Collection of Bad Boy, Billionaire and Hunky Romance HeroesHeart of a Hunk: A Limited-Edition Collection of Bad Boy, Billionaire and Hunky Romance Heroes by Nicole Morgan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Heart of a Hunk: A Limited-Edition Collection of Bad Boy, Billionaire and Hunky Romance Heroes by​ Nicole Morgan​, Jocelyn Dex​, Krista Ames, Stephanie Morris, Esme Wilde, Kris Jayne, Stephanie Queen, Donna Mercer, Candace Sams, Marie Mason, Allyson R. Abbott, Livia Quinn, Helen Scott, Devon McKay, Harper Kincaid, Rebecca Fairfax, Sharon Coady, Christi Barth, Jane Blythe, Suzanne Jenkins, Tamara Ferguson, Joann Baker, Patricia Mason, Deelylah Mullin and Eliot Parker is a collection of romance stories by these talent authors that are hot and oh so sexy, that will melt your mind and send your heart into palpitations. The stories are stand alone novellas and each is different from the next. There is action and drama, suspense and tragedy, humor and love as well as the paranormal and fantasy to the normal.   Foxxy’s Christmas by Allyson R. Abbott is a tale with a difference and this unique story is refreshing in its originality. Allyson creates characters that you easily fall in love with them and stories that easily draw you in. It is a quick read but one that kept me engaged from start to finish. I loved everything about this story and it is just another story that shows Allyson’s unique talent.   The Diamond Star by Jane Blythe is just another example of why I love reading her stories and is one of my favourites from this edition. It is wonderfully intriguing as it is enthralling and is full of danger and suspense, secrets and lies, drama and heartache and lets not forget the romance. I won’t go into any detail, instead I will let you discover the secrets yourself as you read this delightful story!   A Kiss Under A Blue Christmas Moon by Tamara Ferguson is another wonderful second chances romance story that is as sweet as it is beautiful. I love Tamara’s stories and the famous Cove where I have fallen in love with all her characters and the wounded warriors who have made this their home after war. Mia and Noah are just starting but when Noah is faced with losing the one he loves or family, who will he chose? And what happens when the truth is finally revealed?

These are just a few of the stories in this limited collection that will leave you with heartache and sorrow but also a warm heart and laughter. The characters are easily lovable with their flaws, their quirks and all their insecurities that you can not help but fall in love with them.

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Written in the Stars (Fallen Eagles MC Series (Romantic Suspense, Military Romance) Book 2) by T. Birmingham – Review by Jenni Bishop

Written in the Stars (Fallen Eagles MC Book 2)Written in the Stars by T. Birmingham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Written in the Stars ​(Fallen Eagles MC Book 2) by​ T. Birmingham​ ​is a second chance romance story about a MC that is made up of veterans. It is the second book in the series and I advise that you read the first book Terrible Beauty so you get a better understanding of the characters and their world. This book is focused on the President of the MC and his second chance at love but there is also something much darker and sinister going on in the small town that sees time running out for them before things get much worse. There is so much going on and a lot of players that you are never bored.

This story will leave you with your emotions on a roller coaster ride, there is heartache and sorrow but it is also heart warming and yes there will be tears but there is also laughter. The story had me engrossed to the very end. T. Birmingham is a great storyteller and the characters are easily lovable with their flaws, their quirks and all their insecurities that you can not help but fall in love with them.   Bring on the next story

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A Terrible Beauty (Fallen Eagles MC Series (Romantic Suspense, Military Romance) Book 1) by T. Birmingham – Review by Jenni Bishop

A Terrible Beauty (Fallen Eagles MC Book 1)A Terrible Beauty by T. Birmingham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Terrible Beauty (Fallen Eagles MC Book 1) by​ T. Birmingham​ ​is a second chance romance that is not pretty and not your normal MC story, it is a story of a MC that is a family of veterans. It is a story of the horrors of war that has affected the lives of so many. It shows how vile some people can be.

Whilst no longer part of the war but still a victim, Kit is broken and is forced to finally face her past face to face. A past that has haunted her for years. A past that has destroyed lives.

It is a fast paced story that is hard to read some of the scenes but I thoroughly enjoyed it and I devoured it easily in one sitting. This story will leave you with a heartache but also a warm heart but beware there will be tears. The story is so powerful it had me engrossed to the very end. T. Birmingham is a great storyteller and her characters are easily enchanting with their quirks and all, and your emotions match theirs as we journey along this tough and sh*tty road with them.

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Alive (Sundown Series Book 3) by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Jenni Bishop

Alive (Sundown Series Book 3)Alive by Courtney Konstantin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Alive (Sundown Series Book 3) by Courtney Konstantin is a thrilling sci fi, post apocalyptic, suspense story that had me on the edge of my seat, all the way through. I am not normally a zombie lover, but this story is unique and different in it’s telling and the plot and whilst it has walking dead, it’s focus is on how it came about and the people and their fight for survival.

This tale is definitely intense and will have your heart pumping and your fight or flight instincts kicking in and I had to remind myself to breathe, as I traversed my way around the action and danger, drama and twists and turns. Courtney’s story is an original twist and is so engrossing. Her vivid writing style, is so descriptive that it truly feels like you are the one fighting and trying to survive. I had to read it all in one go, I had to keep turning the pages because I had to know, I needed to know, I had to witness it first hand. Trust me when I say you will continue to think about it long after you have turned the last page and long after darkness has set, when you are looking in the shadows.

Rafe and Charlie have gone from normal to chaos and fighting to survive, but it’s not just the walking dead they have to worry about. Will they be able to survive the true evil that is after them?

I have not read anything by Courtney before, now I have to go back and read the first two books and scout around to see what else she has written because her word smithing is superb. This is definitely my favourite read so far for the new year.

If you love a thrilling, gory tale that is gruesome, is disturbing, is disgusting and intensely gripping, then this is one that should be on your reading list.

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Awakening Of A Soul Keeper: Prequel To The Soul Keeper Series by Brienne Dubh – Review by Jenni Bishop

Awakening Of A Soul Keeper - Prequel to the Soul Keeper SeriesAwakening Of A Soul Keeper – Prequel to the Soul Keeper Series by Brienne Dubh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Awakening Of A Soul Keeper: Prequel To The Soul Keeper Series by Brienne Dubh is a paranormal romance and a nice change from the normal vampire stories. This is the first book I have read by this author and it certainly did not disappoint. It is an easy fast paced read that I thoroughly enjoyed and only wished it was a longer story. I devoured this book in one sitting. The story is powerful and intriguing and enticing and had me enthralled to the very end. Brienne is a great storyteller and her character building is spot on even with their quirks and all, I loved them.

Theodora went from a normal life, to suddenly being thrust into a world of violence and danger, lies and secrets and unimaginable beings that are powerful beyond her comprehension. As if that was not enough of a bad day she also finds out she is not what she thought she was. One touch and her life is forever changed. Her world as she knew it is no longer the same.

I look forward to reading more of this series and more from this author. Well done Brienne.

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Paladin’s Hell: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #1 by Manda Mellett – Review by Jenni Bishop

Paladin's Hell: Satan's Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #1Paladin’s Hell: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #1 by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Paladin’s Hell: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #1 by Manda Mellett is one story that I have been waiting for. I love the characters that Manda has written for her MC. The men are fierce and loyal and love deeply and quickly and their women our wonderful ladies that won’t take their sh*t. Paladin’s Hell is a spin off of the original Satan’s Devils series which you really need to read before you read this book because then you get to know all the players and their backstories. There are some dark themes in these books but they are done well and make the books and the characters who they are. These people feel like family and in my eyes do what they do so well. It gave us a great opening show of the characters in this new series and I look forward to getting to know them better.

Well done Manda, I am looking forward to read more of these amazing people.

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Wish Upon a Bollywood Star by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Jenni Bishop

Wish Upon a Bollywood StarWish Upon a Bollywood Star by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wish Upon a Bollywood Star by Pamela Q. Fernandes is one surprising read. I wasn’t too keen to take up this book but once I started I must admit I really enjoyed it. ​It is a very original story that is interesting and engaging and did make me laugh but I did want to smack both the main characters at times, because if they both just sat down and talked so much could be avoided but hey that’s why stories are written. The story is fast paced and drama filled but kept you glued to the pages to find out how it all ends.

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Surviving Jordan (Surviving Series Book 3) by Virginia Wine – Review by Jenni Bishop

Surviving Jordan (Surviving Series Book 3)Surviving Jordan by Virginia Wine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Surviving Jordan (Surviving Series Book 3) by Virginia Wine​ is one incredible storyline that I loved. With romance and mystery, thrills and spills, danger and suspense, action and intrigue, it has it all and let’s not forget evil. It is an amazing journey and the wonderful characters from the other books in this series star right along with them. The chemistry sizzles and is sweet and sexy that heats up the pages. It is a definite page turner.

Ben has been in love with her since the day he first saw her but what he learns turns his life upside down. It can’t be true, can it? Now he has to know or lose her forever.

Jordan doesn’t know what changed but her heart is being ripped in two. Why now? What made it change? When someone new walked into her life she believed she could move on. But even that was thrown away from her.

Steel had to walk away and in walking away he finally believed he had met his match.

I thoroughly enjoyed this series and I so hope that we get to read more of Steel. He is my man.

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Hope’s Defeat (The Fated Book 3) by Angela McPherson – Review by Jenni Bishop

Hope's Defeat (The Fated #3)Hope’s Defeat by Angela McPherson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hope’s Defeat (The Fated Book 3) by Angela McPherson is another amazing paranormal fantasy book in this series. Angela has certainly written a series that is great and one that everyone should read and is one of my all time favourites. The characters are wonderful and some of my favourites of any series. With Gods, Demi gods, based on Greek mythology with a twist and combined with paranormal, it is a winner. This book takes up where the last one left off and is just as fantastic as the others if not better. In this book the fight for light and dark, good and evil continues but is the biggest fight to date with twists and turns you don’t always see coming. Angela has woven another magical, mystical, mysterious masterpiece that is original take on Pandora’s box. This tale will keep you glued to your seat as you journey along and help fight the evil invading their world.

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The Progeny Assassin: A Tarnished Lands Story (Forgotten Woods Book 2) by P.A. Wikoff – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Progeny Assassin: A Tarnished Lands Story (Forgotten Woods Book 2)The Progeny Assassin: A Tarnished Lands Story by P.A. Wikoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Progeny Assassin: A Tarnished Lands Story (Forgotten Woods Book 2) by P.A. Wikoff i​s the second book in the series which follows on from the Harrowed Half-Breed. It can be read as a standalone but it will give you more background if you read the first one. P.A’s easy writing paints vivid pictures of the world in which this story is told and of the characters who have not lead an easy life. The eeriness and darkness of the story keeps you intrigued and the pages turning.

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The Lies We Tell by Brittany Butler – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Lies We TellThe Lies We Tell by Brittany Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Lies We Tell by Brittany Butler is one storyline that I did not know what to expect.  It was told in the past and the present and at times I wasn’t sure which was which but it  had me intrigued and I was unable to stop until I had devoured it all. The character  Natalie is all over the place but she had me in fits of laughter. I am not sure I wanted to  live inside her head. She’s a runner but the one thing she wants is the one thing we all  want. Many times she is forced to face her feelings when she doesn’t want to but the  ultimate betrayal maybe the best thing to happen to her.

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Rising Star by Susannah Nix – Review by Jenni Bishop

Rising StarRising Star by Susannah Nix
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rising Star by Susannah Nix is a sweet romance book that has a wonderful storyline. It  is a romantic tale that is fun, cute and written. I loved the easy relationship and banter  between the main characters who I loved loved loved. They both have well imagined  backgrounds and strengths and vulnerabilities as well. It is a bit of an emotional read  as it hits on a tough subject but Susannah handled it well.     Alice is caring and smart and a beautiful soul and on her way to a Ph.D but that doesn’t  pay the bills, yet.     Griffin is on his way to stardom and offers Alice an answer to her problem. Trust is  hard for her but she says yes and that is when things change between the two but he  holds all the power to take it all away. That was when I wanted to smack him.    Don’t miss out on this sweet romance story.

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The Debt Collector: An Underground Bad Boys Romance by India Kells – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Debt Collector (An Underground Bad Boys Romance)The Debt Collector by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Debt Collector is An Underground Bad Boy Romance by India Kells is such an unexpected surprise story, it was awesome. I really like reading India’s stories, they are wonderfully written and this one is no different. There is lots of drama and danger, heartache and intrigue, suspense and pain, demons to be slain and pleasure and romance and boy oh boy does it sizzle. So much so that a cold shower will be on the agenda. I was so devoted to India’s written word that the world flew by as I became a part of the story and walked hand in hand with them. I devoured page after page and before I knew it, it was over and a couple of hours were behind me. These beautiful and complex characters are hopelessly flawed and and made my heart ache and felt their pain down to my soul.

I can’t wait to see what India comes up with for the rest of the series!

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Finding Juniper (Smoke Series Book 3) by Sadia Ash – Review by Jenni Bishop

Finding JuniperFinding Juniper by Sadia Ash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finding Juniper is an amazing addition to the Smoke series by Sadia Ash and is the final installment of Juniper and Kyle’s love story. It is wonderfully written and is told in dual POV. I enjoyed the first book and this one is so much more. Sadia’s writing style was even better for this book.

Kyle is wonderfully flawed and complex and at times I wanted to strangle him. Likewise with Juniper, she forced so much heartache and sorrow that I just wanted to shake some sense into her but this tale of their love story is just epic. So much so I found myself thinking I could just skip to the end to know the outcome. But I didn’t I poured over every word, every emotion, every thought and loved every minute of it. We got to see the characters grow and see more of their background and what made them, them.

This unique and powerful story may frustrate you but it is so worth the read. It is one love story that should not be missed.

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